At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategy and governance for Canadian retirement and health benefits programs.
- Company: Smurfit Westrock, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to safety, integrity, and community value.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on employee well-being and financial sustainability.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in benefits management and strong knowledge of Canadian pension legislation.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
The Opportunity
Smurfit Westrock seeks a Senior Manager, Canada Retirement & Health & Welfare Benefits to lead strategy, governance, administration, and compliance for Canadian retirement and employee benefit programs. This role serves as the primary Canadian benefits subject matter expert and partners with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with our Total Rewards strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, administration, and governance of Canadian pension, retirement savings, and health and welfare benefit programs.
- Develop benefit strategies that support business objectives, employee well-being, and financial sustainability.
- Manage consultants, actuaries, insurers, trustees, and third-party administrators, including performance, renewals, and negotiations.
- Oversee regulatory compliance, governance, audits, financial reporting, and required pension and benefits filings.
- Monitor program performance, utilization, market trends, and legislative changes and recommend improvements.
- Lead benefit budgeting, forecasting, cost management, annual enrollment, and employee communications.
- Support acquisitions, integrations, organizational changes, and benefits harmonization initiatives.
- Provide executive reporting, recommendations, and Canadian benefits expertise to senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience managing Canadian retirement and/or health and welfare benefit programs.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian pension legislation and employee benefits administration.
- Experience managing vendors, consultants, and complex benefit programs.
- Strong analytical, financial, project management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Fluent in French and English (U.S.).
Preferred Qualifications
- CEBS, GBA, RPA, CHRL, CHRP, CPP, or related designation.
- Experience in a large, multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience with mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and benefits harmonization.
What Success Looks Like
- Effective governance and compliance of Canadian retirement and benefit plans.
- Strong vendor performance and service delivery.
- Successful execution of strategic benefit initiatives and annual enrollment.
- Improved employee experience and thoughtful management of program costs.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Senior Manager, Benefits in Candiac employer: Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit Westrock, situé à La Tuque, est un employeur de choix qui valorise la diversité et l'inclusion au sein de son équipe de 400 employés. Avec un fort accent sur le développement professionnel, l'entreprise offre des opportunités de croissance dans un environnement collaboratif où chaque voix compte. En tant que leader mondial dans le secteur de l'emballage, Smurfit Westrock se distingue par sa culture d'innovation et son engagement envers la durabilité, faisant de cette usine un lieu de travail significatif et gratifiant.
